Showing posts with label The risk of hypertension is 5 times higher in the obese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The risk of hypertension is 5 times higher in the obese. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

The risk of hypertension is 5 times higher in the obese

Obesity


The risk of hypertension is 5 times higher in the obese as compared to those of normal weight and up to two-thirds of cases can be attributed to excess weight. More than 85% of cases occur in those with a Body mass index greater than 25.